There have been rare observations of puffins using sticks in a way that may indicate tool use, a behavior not previously documented in this species. Using a stick once thought to be just for nest ...

After months at sea, the orange-beaked birds are gathering along coastal cliffs in a short but sensational migration.

The puffins haven’t arrived yet, but their nesting season is about to begin. The Haystack Rock Awareness Program will hold a ...

Puffins are known for their strong nesting loyalty, often returning to the same rocky burrow and partner year after year. This remarkable behavior highlights the fascinating bonding patterns of ...

A voyage across the North Atlantic follows the noisy, precarious world of seabirds – and the growing pressures they face at ...

PORTLAND, Maine - The Atlantic puffin population is at risk in the United States, and there are signs the seabirds are in distress in other parts of the world. In the Gulf of Maine, the ...

Puffin season is back on the Oregon coast. The beautiful, beloved tufted puffins are expected back at Haystack Rock in Cannon ...

A closeup shot of an Atlantic puffin with a stick in the beak© Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock.com Atlantic puffins spend a surprising amount of time on two very domestic problems: keeping their ...